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RADIOMETRICAL ANALYSIS OF ROCKS ACCORDING TO THE SPECTRUM OF GAMMA- RADIATION

Journal Article · · Izvest. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. Geofiz.
OSTI ID:4140219
The isotopic composition of a mixture of elements emitting gamma rays can be determined by the distribution of the pulse amplitudes on the exit end of a differential gamma ray spectrometer provided with an oscillograph. Examples of the use of the suggested arrangement, called radiometric analysis, are given, illustrating the determination of uranium, radium, and thorium content in rocks and ores. The wiring diagram and the basic scheme of the entire installation are given. The results of the radiometric analysis of specimens of rocks are in good agreement with the chemical analyses. The possibilities of application of radiometric analysis are wide, since the method is free of errors that are due to the absorption of external radiation by the specimens.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-025768
OSTI ID:
4140219
Journal Information:
Izvest. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. Geofiz., Journal Name: Izvest. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. Geofiz. Vol. Vol: No. 1
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English